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Postcolonial Theory and the Specter of Capital by Vivek Chibber

breadandmushrooms's review

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challenging informative reflective slow-paced

3.75

gellok's review

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4.0

An interesting book, certain sections are far more valuable than others. Chibber is a compelling writer however and the book certainly does deserve the attention it has received thus far. Admittedly this book requires a good amount of supplemental material - Chibber is not writing to audience unfamiliar with subaltern theory or Marxism in India (looking up works by Ranajit Guha is all but a necessity by the midway point of the book). Take notes and read carefully - the book is dense and filled with lots of complex details that can be missed easily if skimming.

nick_jenkins's review

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A complex book made more complex by the animus surrounding it (and, it should be added, contained within it). I will try to have more to say at a later date, but I'm still digesting.
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